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hootinholler Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Dec-18-04 07:59 PM
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Am I the only one who finds Moss V. Bush funny?
I mean it could be from the Horticultural Horror film series.

In any event below is my most recent letter to my Senators...

Senator :

I am a constituant of yours.

I believe that the Moss V. Bush case before the Ohio Supreme Court has merit. I doubt that your staff will have trouble finding it, but I reviewed a scanned PDF file of the case here: http://freepress.org/images/departments/Election_Contes... Please inform me if this is not a true copy. I remind you that there is significant evidence yet to be presented in this case, and that discovery has not yet begun. The filing also mentions problems in 5 other States, but that court has no jurisdiction.

My familial history predates the founding of The United States. I likely have ancestors who participated in the Continential Congress (and later, others in the Wiskey Rebellion). The roots of patriotism run deep in me. I take this matter very seriously.

Although it appears to be a long held tradition in American Politics, I believe that the American people have evolved past the toleration of theft via electioneering (which is arguably an act of sedition). Just as they evolved past the holding of slaves, the denial of franchise to blacks and women, and et. cetera, we as a people can not continue to tolerate this behavior from our "elected" officials.

I am writing to inform you that I am here watching your continued inaction closely. Your actions are being documented and that documentation will be available when you seek re-election.

Already documented is your inaction in 2000 regarding the Florida Presidential election theft. I feel this is partially excusable because the Supreme court did rule on a case concerning the matter, but, that ruling stopped a recount effort that later showed that Gore actually won Florida.

These are specific public actions by you that I would like to see in the historical record:

Publicly declare that that you will delay the acceptance of Electors from any State until court cases concerning those electors are resolved.

Support the efforts of U.S. Rep. Conyers to open Congressional investigations into the problems in the 2004 election.

Work towards the immediate appointment of a Special Prosecutor to investigate the election irregularities in all States named in Moss V. Bush, and, others as uncovered. Ensure that crimes uncovered in that investigation are persued fully.

I have the utmost confidence in your ability to persuade your colleagues that failure to act on these issues will undermine further the confidence of the American People in thier republic. I fear that the best case result of failure to act on these issues will be the genesis of a grass roots effort to reject all incumbents in future elections. The worst case scenario could include widescale riots or an armed defense of the Constitution.

I will be outside The Capitol on January 6 to demonstrate my support for your anticipated courageous actions in this matter.

Please keep me informed and let me know how I may assist you in upholding your oath of office.

-Hoot
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meganmonkey Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Dec-18-04 08:03 PM
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1. I'm glad you brought that up
sometimes I think I'm the only one ;)
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Pithy Cherub Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Dec-18-04 08:10 PM
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4. There ARE others amongst you.... shhhhhhh
LOL! Yes, actually finding the humor restores my spirit!
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chomskysright Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Dec-18-04 08:03 PM
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2. MAN, put me on your mailing list: ...
hammondmv@netzero.com

thanks for your hard work! keep me posted!!
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hootinholler Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Dec-18-04 09:18 PM
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8. You say that like I have one.
I don't have a mailing list, maybe I should start one?

-Hoot
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merh Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Dec-18-04 08:08 PM
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3. You know, that Arenbeck fellow is one smart man.
Edited on Sat Dec-18-04 08:26 PM by merh
He also has a bit of smart ass in him, doesn't he! :evilgrin: I believe he was the one (or is office crew) that choose the style of the case. Moss v. Bush, doesn't moss tend to destroy bushes and trees when it becomes too thick? :shrug: :evilgrin:

A host tree may suffer if a particularly thick growth of moss blocks out sunlight.
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bleever Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Dec-18-04 08:17 PM
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5. Wow, hoot, that's a great, frame-changing letter!
Please let us know what answers you receive!

:yourock:
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NJCher Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Dec-18-04 08:27 PM
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7. I second that
Now to look up the records of my congressional and senatorial representatives and do the same.

Cher
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ClassWarrior Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Dec-18-04 08:20 PM
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6. FEEEEED ME SEYMOUR!!!
Wow, I didn't look at it that way till you pointed it out. LOL

Excellent letter. Thanks for writing it.

NGU.


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SueZhope Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Dec-18-04 09:41 PM
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9. Thanks for sharing that great letter
I cant believe I did not catch that very funny lawsuit name...LOL

hmmmmmm Moss v. Weed might be even better
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seito Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Dec-18-04 09:46 PM
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10. Fantastic letter
Thanks for sharing.
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understandinglife Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Dec-18-04 09:48 PM
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11. Law students, years from now will call it the ...
...'choking arbusto case'.......
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hootinholler Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Dec-18-04 10:48 PM
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13. Maybe they just need a
Safe Arbor?

Thanks to everyone for the compliments. It took several hours to draft, and I'm still not happy with it.

-Hoot
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lthuedk Donating Member (551 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Dec-18-04 09:57 PM
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12. The bush cabal has been outed, indicted, and sentenced, and they
don't even know it.

We Americans are watching them. Lets enjoy the unfolding.

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Twist_U_Up Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Dec-18-04 11:08 PM
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14. Looks great, another hootinholler post!! nt
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grumpy old fart Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Dec-18-04 11:14 PM
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15. Perhaps we should remind them that they appointed a special prosecutor...
to "investigate" such b.s. as Whitewater, and whether Clinton lied about putting his dick in Lewinsky's mouth....talk about your screwed up priorities....
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KoKo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Dec-19-04 12:39 AM
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16. It's a great letter and thanks for pointing out Moss v. Bush! You might
want to take out this sentence in your letter because it might be interpreted the wrong way by these folks who are touchy about their Patriot Act responsiblilites, though. Wouldn't want you to be visited by men in trench coats and fancy shades....

The worst case scenario could include widescale riots or an armed defense of the Constitution.
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hootinholler Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Dec-19-04 12:54 AM
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18. Wouldn't want you to be visited by men in trench coats and fancy shades...
At this point I'm so pissed off that if they want to twist an observation of history applied to modern days, I say bring it on!

Besides, the letter is already sent.

-Hoot
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buddysmellgood Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Dec-19-04 12:52 AM
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17. I like the tone. I think it strikes at the heart of fear in our weak kneed
congresspersons. They better find their oates fast or else.
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hootinholler Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Dec-19-04 11:09 AM
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19. Home from chruch kick
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hootinholler Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Dec-19-04 12:01 PM
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21. kick N/T
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verdalaven Donating Member (495 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Dec-19-04 11:37 AM
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20. Your letter is great!
I am impressed.
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